In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have names borrowed from other languages, and Greek is a usual suspect when it ...

Thyroid gland function is regulated by the hormone TSH. Increased levels of TSH and increased signaling through its receptor cause hyperthyroidism and goiter. Signals downstream of the receptor for ...

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck releases hormones that control how well your body turns food into energy as well as the ...

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been getting conflicting information on what I should eat and drink. I love yogurt and ice cream, for instance, but one source ...

Diseased thyroid gland, conceptual computer illustration. Researchers analyzed a hypothyroidism comorbidity network for positive and negative associations with other chronic conditions. Thyroid and ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Unfortunately, the thyroid gland is complex, and the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism can ...

The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Increased levels ...